Strega nona meets her match - tomie depaola

new in paperback! When Strega Nonas friend Strega Amelia comes over the mountain to pay a visit, shes amazed that the people of Calabria still come for Strega Nonas old-fashioned cures.

She soon sets up her own shop with all the latest gadgets.

Even Big Anthony goes to work for the new Strega--has Strega Nona met her match? Full color.

Tomie dePaolas beloved and bestselling Strega Nona gets in some friendly competition in this beloved addition to the series Strega Nona (Grandma Witch) has cures for warts and headaches, even lovesickness.

She uses old-fashioned potions and magic and the villagers in Calabria flock to her door.

But when her friend Strega Amelia comes over the mountain for a visit, she brings more than just gossip.

Soon shes set up her own shop, using the latest modern gadgets, offering sweets and cappuccino--to all of Strega Nonas regulars Looks like Strega Nonas met her match, Unless shes got her own cure.

For Strega Amelia A pleasure to read aloud, this features the broad humor that young children relish.

-- Booklist.